Dupe review · HK Perfumes
Act
HK Perfumes made Act with one brief: Initio Side Effect — and it costs 81% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Initio Side Effect
- Price
- $89
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $89
- Original per 100ml
- $467
- Made by
- HK Perfumes
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
Strong contender. That is where Act lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Side Effect.
HK Perfumes sells it on the name alone — no note list of its own — so the brief is Side Effect's pyramid, and the closeness votes below are the real test.
It is sold as an extrait — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $89 per 100ml it costs 81% less than Side Effect — the 7th cheapest of 10 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength HK Perfumes publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: saffron and cinnamon up top, rum and tobacco in the middle, sandalwood, Hedione and vanilla underneath — the shape of Initio Side Effect.
Top
- saffron
- cinnamon
Heart
- rum
- tobacco
Base
- sandalwood
- Hedione
- vanilla
For the one who wants a hypnotic, intoxicating trail of boozy rum, sweet tobacco and warm spice that lingers seductively long after the room empties.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 14 twins of Initio Side Effect we can price, Act is number 7 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Fragrance World Aftermath $27/100ml
- 02 Match Perfumes Side Effect $44/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Bade'e Al Oud Amethyst $45/100ml
- 04 French Avenue After Effect $47/100ml
- 05 Yom & Layl Shelby Effect $85/100ml
- 06 Perfume Parlour Second Reaction $89/100ml
- 07 HK Perfumes Act $89/100ml
- 08 Alexandria Fragrances Upside Down $110/100ml
- 09 Scentual Obsessions Aftermath $140/100ml
- 10 Oil Perfumery Side Effect $148/100ml
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Vortexsmells like Dolce&Gabbana Devotion $64 -
Amber steelsmells like Giorgio Armani Emporio Armani Stronger With You Amber $64 -
Big Changesmells like Amouage Memoir Man $89 -
Noir Sultansmells like Chanel Bleu de Chanel $64 -
Kiss attacksmells like Chanel Allure Homme Sport $64 -
Amour Blanchesmells like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle $64 -
Royal Pathsmells like Chanel Égoïste Platinum $64
The community
What people say about Act
Rating
—How close to Side Effect
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does HK Perfumes Act smell like?
It is built to smell like Initio Side Effect — saffron and cinnamon up top, rum and tobacco in the heart, sandalwood, Hedione and vanilla in the base.
Is HK Perfumes Act a dupe of Initio Side Effect?
Yes — HK Perfumes sells it as its version of Initio Side Effect.
How much cheaper is HK Perfumes Act than Initio Side Effect?
81% less per 100ml: about $89 per 100ml against $467 for the original.
Where can I buy HK Perfumes Act?
It is in stock at $89 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.